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Opinion: Congress Should Standardize Food Labels in Farm Bill to Curb Food Waste
Americans throw out 6.5 million tons of edible food each year. Changing the ‘best by’ labels would fix that.
On the Ground With the Schools Learning What It Takes To Improve Lunch Menus
Here’s how four trailblazing school districts are gaining traction, from getting buy-in from kids to upping creativity in the kitchen.
Opinion: There’s No Right Way to Eat Meat
Trying to make the ‘perfect’ decision over such a thorny issue is simply not possible. Instead, aim for ‘less’ and ‘better’.
Drinking, and Thinking About, More Sustainable Beer
This month, Earth to Beer is raising awareness about sustainability and conservation by bringing together breweries and nonprofits in a collaborative effort to make more environmentally friendly beer.
How to Be a Food Policy Advocate in Your Community
Food policy experts offer simple steps that anyone can take to create positive change.
How Does Food Get Delivered to Hungry People in Conflict Zones?
In the midst of war and conflict, access to food can quickly become precarious. Here’s how a few organizations and aid workers go about distributing food in the middle of war.
When Corporate Sustainability Goals Are Good for Business
In her new book, Bon Appétit Management Company strategic advisor Maisie Ganzler talks about the business of marketing sustainability.
He Wanted to Start Up a Composting Operation. Outdated Zoning Laws Stood in the Way.
“I was in my parents’ basement for about six months, just shopping around municipalities.”
How Illinois Is Bringing Grocery Stores Back to Main Street
A team at Western Illinois University, bolstered by a first-of-its-kind initiative, is helping towns across the state democratize their food economy.
